This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 10:50

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 14:16

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 15:19

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 15:59

TenderUpdate

06 Aug 2024 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

18 Jul 2024 at 14:40

Tender

25 Jun 2024 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question, titled "Shore Power Systems Framework," involved appointing a single supplier for the design, construction, and maintenance of standardised shore power systems. This project was managed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), a body governed by public law serving as the buyer located in Port Glasgow, United Kingdom. The framework was divided into multiple lots across different geographic locations within the West of Scotland and Clyde Estuary. The main procurement category was works, specifically classified as electrical installation work under CPV code 45300000. This initiative was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender process included several stages, from planning to award, with some lots ultimately cancelled, demonstrating the dynamic decision-making involved. Key dates included the signing of contracts as early as 2024, with the latest contract award occurring on 9th July 2026, indicating ongoing developments and future opportunities.

This framework creates significant opportunities for substantial business growth, especially for large organisations like ABB Ltd, which successfully secured multiple contracts within the framework. The nature of the work, focusing on electrical installations and power systems for marine infrastructure, presents ample opportunities for companies with expertise in electrical engineering, marine construction work, and environmental management. These projects entail significant investment, with individual contract values running into millions of GBP, making them attractive for businesses looking to scale their operations in the public infrastructure sector. Companies with strong financial standings, robust supply chain capabilities, and a commitment to environmental sustainability and fair work practices are well-suited to compete in such tender processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Shore Power Systems Framework

Notice Description

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems across the network.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - "Little Minch" routes including Lochmaddy, on the Isle of Lewis; Tarbert, on the Isle of Harris; and Uig, on the Isle of Skye

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier

Renewal: tba

Lot 2 - "Islay" routes including Kennacraig, in Argyll & Bute; and Port Askaig and Port Ellen, on the Isle of Islay

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 3 - Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 1

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 4 - "Lochboisdale" route including Lochboisdale, on the Isle of South Uist

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 5 - Small Vessel Replacement Programme Phase 2

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Lot 6 - "Mull" routes including Oban, in Argyll & Bute; and Craignure, on the Isle of Mull

CMAL wish to appoint a single supplier to a multi lot framework for the design, construction and maintenance of standardised shore power systems to ensure operability of fleet across the network with vessel replacements.

Options: CMAL reserves the right to request additional services from the successful supplier.

Renewal: tba

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047254
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064553-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31321000 - Electricity power lines

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,868,350 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (Utility)
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Highland Council

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
PA14 5EQ
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde East Central
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABB

ABB Limited

ABB Ltd

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